Listen, it’s no secret that we’ve tried A LOT of the snacks around Disney parks.

Bring DFB, it’s a big part of our job to tell you about the new treats and eats arriving and who may/may not like them, but that also means we’ve tried some interesting things in our time, and this one may REALLY take the cake.

May 1st is the start date of a few new snacks around the Disneyland Resort, and while some of them sound delicious, we’re not sure how to feel about Sparking Pickle Lemonade.

We’re not kidding, this is an ACTUAL drink arriving in Disneyland at Refreshment Corner tomorrow. However, you’ll also be able to grab the new Cinnamon Roll Pretzel at this spot, which sounds pretty amazing.

And while you’re on the new snack kick, head over to Mint Julep Bar for some new Peach Beignets and the new Mango & Peach Mint Julep. And if you’re afraid to spend money on them all until you know if they’re good or not, don’t stress — we’ll be bringing you all the reviews!

Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news!

Check out some more AMAZING snacks we just got to try at Disneyland Resort!

Would you try Sparking Pickle Lemonade? Tell us in the comments!

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Okay, y’all! If you’re on the hunt for delicious food with a side of shopping and entertainment, come along with us to Disney Springs.

As many of you probably already know by now, Disney Springs is home to all sorts of restaurants, fan-favorite stores, and more. Today, we’re here to chat about Morimoto Asia Street Food, which is a quick service window —  as well as its table service location, which just goes by Morimoto Asia. The walk-up window is set on the patio of Morimoto Asia, and features items like sushi, ramen, Morimoto Spare Ribs, and takoyaki (octopus fritters). The main location serves specialty dishes which you can watch be prepared through the chef windows.  Well, these restaurants are about to get some NEW menu items. Let’s talk about it!

Morimoto Asia is getting three new menu offerings for lunch! You’ll be able to grab these dishes from 11:30AM to 3:30PM on weekdays:

• Katsudon – Panko breaded pork skirt, dashi soy, organic egg, scallions and pickled ginger on top of house-polished white rice. $21 

• Poke Bowl  – Tuna, salmon, hamachi marinated in soy, sesame, crunchy garlic chili over sushi rice. $24

• Asian Salad – Mesclun and baby iceberg lettuce, cucumbers, tomato, red onion, orange segment, apple, wonton chips and ginger dressing. $15 

• Options to add protein: chicken for $9, oishii shrimp for $10, bulgogi beef for $10, calamari for $9 or fried tofu for $5.

That’s not all, though! Morimoto Asia Street Food will also get new menu items for lunch.

• Teriyaki Salmon Onigiri (Japanese Rice Ball):Teriyaki-glazed salmon, house-polished short-grain rice, and rice.

• Taiwanese-style Fried Chicken “Gee Pie”: Five-spice marinated chicken with a choice of curry spice or Beijing spice.

• Korean Corn Dog: Beef hotdog, mozzarella cheese, Panko bread crumbs, Sriracha ketchup and honey mustard.

• Bulgogi Kimchi Ramen: Thin-sliced sweet soy-marinated beef, aromatics duck broth, house-pickled kimchi, gochujang sauce, scallion and soy-marinated egg.

We have enjoyed a lot of the food we’ve gotten here, and the portions are quite large. We might just have to try some of these out for ourselves. We’re at Disney World every single day, and we’re also constantly monitoring for updates so that you can be up to date with menu changes like these.

We’ll be sure to keep you updated so that you never miss a thing!

Click here to see more menu items coming to Disney World soon! 

Which of these dishes do you most want to try? Let us know in the comments!

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EVERYBODY REMAIN CALM! A big development JUST happened at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom!

We’re checking on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure updates every day when we visit Magic Kingdom for any sort of change, big or small. Still, we can’t help but be elated to see changes, such as this MASSIVE one during our most recent visit to the attraction site!

We’re happy to report that the scaffolding on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is visibly down, further indicating that the ride is very close to opening!

The lack of scaffolding really allows the greenery and beauty of the ride to shine in all its glory!

There is officially NO MORE SCAFFOLDING on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure! pic.twitter.com/yAMQlmxYy1

— Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) April 30, 2024

On top of that, we spotted some ride testing — check it out below!

With all the scaffolding down, and the boats coming down the hill, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure has TRULY never looked better! pic.twitter.com/LyZnreQKI5

— Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) April 30, 2024

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is based on the 2009 Disney animated film The Princess and the Frog and is set to finally open this summer after four years of development. The attraction is replacing Splash Mountain in both Magic Kingdom and Disneyland Park and will take riders on a log flume adventure featuring movie and New Orleans-themed music, animatronics, and decor.

We’ll continue to keep you in the loop with any Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and Disney World updates, so stay tuned here at DFB for all the latest!

Click HERE to keep up with all the latest Tiana’s Bayou Adventure news!

Do you plan to be one of the first riders on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure when it opens? Let us know in the comments!

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Saddle up, partners! We’re headed to the wilderness. Fort Wilderness, that is. What brings us out into the great outdoors? We’re glad you asked!

Disney surprised a LOT of people back in 2023 when it announced a total Fort Wilderness Cabins MAKEOVER. The new Disney Vacation Club Cabins at Fort Wilderness are completely new, and we got a chance to check them out! Want to see them for yourselves? Giddyup, let’s GO!

The old log cabin-style rooms are GONE. Imagineers have completely redesigned those rooms to become the Disney Vacation Club Cabins at Fort Wilderness Resort (note you don’t have to be a Disney Vacation Club member to book a stay in a new cabin). Here’s a peek at the OLD design. Prepare to see a MAJOR transformation!

Look out for over 350 refreshed cabins. Just as we saw in the concept art, the new design features sleek, modern cabins, which Disney explained are “inspired by the resort’s idyllic setting, while also paying homage to the resort’s unique culture and heritage through the magic of Disney storytelling.” The cabins will sleep up to six adults and feature one bedroom, one bathroom, a living room, a full kitchen, and a private patio. Some cabins are also dog-friendly.

OK, enough waiting! Let’s check out the NEW cabins! Each cabin features a full kitchen with coffeemaker, toaster, sink, dishwasher, dishes…

…microwave, oven and stove, and full-size refrigerator! We love the sleek countertops and backsplash.

There’s also a dining table in case you want to eat in while you’re staying in these new cabins!

In the main living space, there’s also a couch and television…

…and the couch pulls down from the wall to turn into a twin-sized bed.

There’s also a leather chair with a small side table in front of the window (that we weren’t quite allowed to see yet!) But, peep the details on those curtains! We spot Chip ‘n’ Dale!

The bathroom is rather spacious and features a sink with vanity and cabinet space just on the outside…

…along with a spacious vanity inside the bathroom as well. It’s right next to the toilet, so there’s no separate water closet here.

The shower features two different showerheads, including an adjustable one!

You’ll find Disney-branded body wash, shampoo, and conditioner affixed to the shower wall.

Let’s check out the bedroom! You’ll find a queen bed along with two twin-sized bunk beds. This is a cabin, after all!

In addition to the beds, the bedroom has a dresser and closet space, along with a TV!

Here’s another view of those bunk beds. Each oar is themed after a different Disney character! Can you figure out who is who?

The bunks and regular bed are separated by a nightstand and lamp.

We just love all the touches in here — we think Chip ‘n’ Dale would, too!

These new cabins are set to open on July 1st, 2024. If you want to get WAY up close and personal, you can virtually tour the new cabins below, too!

In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more.

CONFIRMED: The NEW Cabins at Fort Wilderness Will Qualify for This EXCLUSIVE Hotel PERK

What do you think of the new design? Let us know in the comments!

Disclosure: In nearly all circumstances, Disney Food Blog writers and photographers pay full price for their own travel, hotel, food, beverage, and event tickets. We do this because it’s important to us as journalists to ensure not only that we give you unbiased opinions, but also that you can trust us to do so since we’re paying our own way. On rare occasions, when we are invited by a company to attend a preview as media, and when we choose to accept that invitation, we will always make you, our readers, aware of that situation. Today, we were invited by Disney World to attend their media preview of the new Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Campground. Note that when we attend events as media we are 1) Not required to review that event/food on any of our channels, and 2) Not required to review that event/food favorably. You can always count on DFB to give you a 100% unbiased and honest review of any event that we attend, food that we eat, or beverage that we drink. You can see more in our Disclosure Policy. Thank you for reading. — AJ

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Sources indicate that the attic and Hitchhiking Ghosts scenes of The Haunted Mansion at Disneyland will be updated during the ride’s extended closure.

The Haunted Mansion Updates to the Bride and Hitchhiking Ghosts

The Haunted Mansion closed in January to get a new grounds expansion and retail shop. The ride’s original queue has been completely demolished. While construction outside is clear, there is suspicion that Disney is updating the attraction’s interior, too.

Sources say that The Haunted Mansion will get a new Bride and a new scene around her. The murderess Constance Hatchaway will reportedly have a “window” behind her made of projections.

You can read more about the history of the Haunted Mansion Bride(s).

The Hitchhiking Ghosts, meanwhile, will reportedly become projections for the mirror effect at the end of the ride, where a ghost “follows you home.”

Guests encounter the trio at the end of the ride before passing mirrors in which they see reflections of the Hitchhiking Ghosts in their Doom Buggies. The reflections are currently achieved with the same Pepper’s Ghost effect that is used in the ride’s ballroom. In short, there are actual figures in another room and their images are projected into the mirrors. The Magic Kingdom version of The Haunted Mansion replaced the Pepper’s Ghost effect at the end of the ride with animations several years ago.

These rumors are not confirmed and Disney’s plans can always change. The Haunted Mansion is scheduled to reopen later this year, potentially as Haunted Mansion Holiday before the standard version returns in 2025.

The new grounds will expand on the Mansion’s story, including a “local legend” that the Mansion was built by a sea captain. The gardens will be inspired by Master Gracey, Madame Leota, and the one-eyed cat. Leota’s garden will have elements related to her various incantations. There will be a water fountain, gazebo, statuary, and greenhouse.

The new retail shop, in a carriage house, belongs to Madame Leota. New Orleans Square will also get general enhancements.

The pet cemetery and horse-drawn funeral hearse will both remain.

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A new pin set celebrating the 35th Anniversary of Disney’s Hollywood Studios is available for D23 Gold Members.

Limited Edition D23-Exclusive Disney’s Hollywood Studios 35th Anniversary Pin Set – $34.99

Now for sale on the Disney Store website exclusively for D23 Gold Members, the five-pin set is a limited edition of 1,000 and celebrates the 35th anniversary of Disney’s Hollywood Studios by highlighting different areas in the park.

Each pin is designed to look like a film strip, paying homage to the movie magic origins of Dinsey’s Hollywood Studios. The Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge pin has an AT-AT, a Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance ride vehicle, and the Millennium Falcon. The Grand Avenue pin features PizzeRizzo and Miss Piggy from the Muppets Fountain.

Hollywood Boulevard is represented on its pin by the park’s entrance flags, Mickey Mouse, and the facade of Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway. Toy Story Land is depicted with Wheezy (as seen on Slinky Dog Dash), Woody, and Slinky Dog. Finally, the Sunset Boulevard pin has nods to Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith and The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror.

Artwork inspired by Disney’s Hollywood Studios continues on the pin backing card, with the Starspeeder 1000 from Star Tours – The Adventures Continue, Waldo C. Graphic from Muppet*Vision 3D, Lighting McQueen from Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy, Ariel from the former Voyage of The Little Mermaid (and future “The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure“), Dinosaur Gertie, the Crossroads of the World Mickey and Globe, Maleficent and Sorcerer Mickey from Fantasmic!, and a scene from Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular!

Disney’s Hollywood Studios marks its 35th anniversary on May 1, 2024, and the park is offering many new merchandise items for the day. Disney is implementing a virtual queue for those wishing to purchase any of the items in the park. Additionally, a special ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. in the Theater of the Stars to honor the momentous occasion.

What do you think of this new pin set? Will you be adding it to your pin collection? Let us know in the comments below.

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